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having difficulty converting read only files

by jennie pennie Sep 8, 2005 12:22PM PDT

Help having a had time trying to convert read only files. I have some formats on a disc that will not convert over . I have tried to go to properties and un check read only , not working. any body?

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by caktus Sep 8, 2005 1:27PM PDT

Protect files with Read Only file attribute

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Jenn, You Can't Do It While They're On The Disk

by Grif Thomas Forum moderator Sep 8, 2005 1:46PM PDT

Since the files were burned to the CD and the CD is finalized, you can't make changes to them. (Frequently, you can't make changes on a formatted disk either.) You'll need to copy the files to the hard drive first. Prepare a new folder on your desktop, then copy and past all files from the CD to the new folder. Once they are there, RIGHT click on a folder which contains your files, choose "Properties", then UNCHECK the box that says: "Read Only". A small box will open asking if you want to apply the changes to that folder only or to all files and subfolders inside. Select the option you prefer, (probably all file and subfolders), then click on Apply, OK, etc.

Hope this helps.

Grif

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